PRN Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Lafayette Manor; Town of Darlington (WI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Lafayette Manor in Wisconsin is seeking a licensed practical nurse to provide direct resident care in accordance with SNF/ICF guidelines and facility policies. You will observe residents, report changes to the nurse in charge, and collaborate with physicians, families, and the care team to ensure high-quality outcomes.

This role requires current Wisconsin LPN licensure, knowledge of nursing practices, and the ability to perform procedures, administer medications, and participate in

Qualifications

• LPN licensed in Wisconsin.
• Knowledge of nursing practices and procedures.
• Ability to follow state and federal rules for nursing homes.

Responsibilities

• Provide and direct resident care per SNF/ICF guidelines.
• Observe and report changes in resident condition to supervisor and physician.
• Administer medications and monitor IV/drip rates as ordered.
• Document care plans, MARs, and maintain safety during care.

Skills

Medication administration

Resident assessment

Documentation

CPR

Team collaboration

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license – Wisconsin

Job description

JOB REQUIREMENTS: Provide and direct resident care in accordance with

SNF/ICF guidelines, State and Federal Rules & Regulation for Nursing

Homes, Resident Bill of Rights, Nursing Policies and Procedures, and the

organization\'s Personnel Handbook. Observe, assess, and report changes

in resident\'s condition to immediate supervisor, attending physician,

family or designated contact person. Call or accept verbal orders from

resident\'s physician and transcribe them according to established

policies and procedures. Move medication cart on hard surfaced and/or

carpeted floor in nursing units to administer drugs and transfer

treatment supplies from med room bins to resident rooms according to

physician orders. Document appropriately and report any drug and/or

treatment errors to R.N. and physician. Administer drugs under the

supervision of a Registered Nurse. Pass oral medications and give

intramuscular and other subcutaneous injections, involving one

medication and according to nursing home policy and procedure. Adjust

the drip rate/change an IV bottle, change IV tubing, cleanse and check

the IV site, and discontinue IV fluids, if they have taken a course of

maintaining IV infusions. Perform treatments and assist in treatments

and procedures such as: insertion of retention catheter, administering

tube feedings, changing and applying dressings and compresses, doing

oral, nasal, and tracheal suctioning, and collecting specimens. Initiate

and update total plans of care and problem list in resident\'s chart and

MAR\'s /TAR\'s at all times. Active participation in multi-disciplinary

staffing of residents of assigned team. Serve as role model in the

implementation of facility\'s policy and OSHA standard on Standard

Precautions ensuring staff\'s compliance and follow-up with required

retraining and disciplinary action. Documentation in resident\'s charts

relative to facility policy and maintain clinical records in prescribed

manner. Review daily reports from assigned personnel and weekly team

meetings relative to resident\'s total plan of care. Operate equipment

required for resident care and provide life saving care, i.e.:

cardiopulmonary resuscitation, Heimlich maneuver, knowledge of CPR

technique. Assist physician during examination and/or treatment of

residents, review orders with physician, suggest changes based on

resident\'s condition. Participate in development of policies and

procedures to improve nursing care programs. Assist in training,

supervising, counseling, and evaluating assigned staff. Attend scheduled

meetings and continuing education programs as an active participant of

Nursing Department team to keep abreast of current trends in medical

science with special emphasis in the area of gerontology. Maintain and

safeguard entrusted confidential information. Support and be loyal to

this organization and its\' Mission Statement. Be flexible, receptive

and adaptive to change. Understand and apply basic principles of good

housekeeping and safety. Exhibit professional behavior in all

interactions with residents, their families, visitors, physicians, and

staff. Adhere to the Professional Appearance Standards for the Facility

Dress Code Policy at all times. Attend department staff meetings and

staff development programs. Uphold the Standards of Practice of

Lafayette Manor for the LPN position. \*\*\*\*\* OTHER EXPERIENCE AND

QUALIFICATIONS: Licensed Practical Nurse currently licensed by the State

of Wisconsin Knowledge of nursing & medical practices & procedures, as

well as laws, regulations & guidelines pertaining to nursing home

operation Basic leadership & supervisory skills Lift & carry light

objects such as resident charts, Kardexes, resident care treatment

items, etc. without assistance Occasional transfer up to 75 lbs. with

assist while lifting, positioning & transferring residents Push/pull

medication & treatment carts requiring force of 10-30 lbs. on hard

surfaced and/or carpeted floors Push/pull residents weighing 50-300 lbs.

in wheelchairs & Geri-chairs Reposition residents weighing 50-300 lbs.

in bed for treatments, nursing procedures & as needed Manipulate carts

through doorways & into close fitting areas Stand and/or walk up to 75%

of eight hour day to provide resident assessments & care Stoop, bend &

squat as required to allow reaching lower drawers in med & treatment

carts, adjusting resident items, etc. Arm/hand steadiness necessary for

taking blood pressures, temperatures, etc. Hand/eye coordination to

administer injections & adjust flow rate, etc. Able to wear gloves &

other protective equipment Occasional reaching overhead to obtain

supplies or medications Handling, fingering & feeling continuously for

palpitation, operating & maintaining equipment & providing medical

treatments for abnormal condition; i.e. wound care, resident care &

medication administration \*\*\*\*\* APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply

Online

https://www.lafayettecountywi.org/hr/job-opening/lafayette-manor-prn-licensed-practical-nurse-lpn